Sony A6400 vs Sony RX10 IV

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Sony A6400 vs Sony RX10 IV, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively well matched but the A6400 (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A6400 was brought out 17 months after the RX10 IV which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A6400 matches up vs the RX10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A6400 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A6400 has outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A6400 versus the RX10 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6400 and RX10 IV is 83 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A6400 and RX10 IV.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A6400 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony A6400 will give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer A6400 will have an edge in sensor innovation.